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Explore a range of tools and materials designed to help you effectively implement National Occupational Standards (NOS) across your organisation. These resources offer practical guidance on how NOS can support workforce development, job role design, training and performance management.

Practical tools and guidance

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National Occupational Standards factsheet

Learn about the purpose of National Occupational Standards (NOS), their benefits and how they can be used to strengthen workforce development. This factsheet provides a clear overview of how NOS help set competency benchmarks, ensuring your workforce is equipped with the necessary skills to perform effectively.
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Guide to NOS for Resilience and Emergencies

Access an in-depth look at the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Resilience and Emergencies. This resource outlines how these standards can be effectively used to develop and strengthen your workforce preparedness to mitigate, respond to and recover from adverse events.
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Toolkit for HR and line managers

Access guidance on how National Occupational Standards can be used by employers in resilience and emergencies, as well as more broadly, for job role design, performance management and career development.
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Toolkit for learning and development professionals

Explore how National Occupational Standards can be used by employers or training providers in resilience and emergencies, as well as more broadly, to strengthen existing training practices.